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'My life back the way it was': OHSU patient able to run again after leading-edge osteoarthritis treatment
OHSU doctors call it the first notable advancement in treating knee osteoarthritis in half a century.
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'Every day is a blessing': Kelso woman with advanced breast cancer has hope following OHSU clinical trial
A local breast cancer patient is seeing benefits from a targeted early-phase drug trial at Oregon Health and Science University.
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Though incredibly common, breast cancer is very treatable if caught early enough
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but there is hope with early detection and treatments.
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Doctor stresses need for flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines heading into peak season
Health experts say the time to get your flu, COVID and RSV shots is now if you haven’t already.
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Minimally invasive bunion surgery reduces pain, has patients walking the same day
That bony bump on your big toe is common and there are ways to reduce pain, but sometimes surgery is necessary and now there’s another option for treatment.
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'Liver in a Box' technology gives people waiting for an organ transplant new hope
The perfusion machine, nicknamed "Liver in a Box," gives transplant teams more time to get a donated liver to a recipient in time.
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Breaking the silence can help prevent suicide, health experts say
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Dr. Mike Franz talks about what you can do if someone in your life is struggling.
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September marks National Recovery Month, celebrating victories over substance abuse
National Recovery Month celebrates those in recovery, breaks down the stigmas surrounding substance abuse, and promotes support for those struggling.
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Rare foam roller injury puts Beaverton mother in the hospital with pain and paralysis
A young Beaverton mother was brought to OHSU paralyzed, but thanks to emergency spinal surgery she was home and walking within a week.
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OHSU scientists discover condition that contributes to Alzheimer's by triggering a cascade of degeneration among immune cells in the brain
Studying the brains of patients who had died with Alzheimer's, the researchers discovered that cells responsible for removing debris in the brain had been dying off.
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Oregon parents should plan back-to-school eye exams for kids
A pediatric optometrist at OHSU Casey Eye Institute talks about the importance of vision checks for preschool and school-aged children.
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Start of the school year brings new health challenges for kids
From healthy eating and getting enough sleep to managing mental health, Dr. Nicole Saint Clair has tips for parents as the start of the school year approaches.
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Portland students stock up on supplies at Boys & Girls Club back-to-school event
The Regence Boys & Girls Club is getting families excited about the school year ahead with school gear, haircuts, and community fun on Monday night.
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Yamhill County mother and daughter start nonprofit to share stories of invisible illnesses
By sharing her story of living with anxiety, Sara Long hopes it will encourage others to do the same through the nonprofit she started with her mother.
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New developments in medicine offer hope on Alzheimer’s disease
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference offered the latest on treatment and detection and a narrowed view of Alzheimer’s prevalence in the U.S.
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American Cancer Society to illuminate Portland’s Tilikum Bridge with Luminaria Ceremony Saturday night
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life Portland Luminaria Ceremony will start at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Saturday and continue over Tilikum Crossing.
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National Mental Health Crisis Line 988 helps millions of Americans in its first year
988 rolled out in July 2022 as the new national suicide crisis line. It’s evolved since then as a reliable resource available 24/7.
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How to know if social media is threatening your child's mental health
Research shows that teens who spend more than three hours a day on social media face double the risk of mental health problems — including anxiety and depression.
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Rural Oregon clinic one of five sites nationwide testing new Alzheimer’s early detection toolkit
The Sherman County Medical Clinic is part of a pilot program that aims to catch signs of Alzheimer’s earlier.
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Oregon experts discuss concerns of cyber bullying, body image on social media
Research shows 95% of young people use social media platforms and more than one-third say they use social media “almost constantly.”
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Why you should put travel health insurance on your to-do list before taking a trip
When planning your summer vacation, insurance experts suggest you make your health coverage part of all that prep.
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When should you sign up for Medicare? Here's what an expert had to say
More Americans are retiring later in life, and you don't have to sign up for Medicare right when you turn 65, but there are key things to know to avoid penalties.
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OHSU epilepsy patient nearly seizure-free after regenerative brain cell therapy procedure
The Portland woman is one of the first two people in the U.S. to undergo the procedure as part of a clinical trial.
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How tiny daily frustrations can add up to bigger problems
Everyone has microstress, but if left unchecked, it can build and affect mental and physical health.
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